Real Estate - Chief of Staff to Global Head of Real Estate

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Chief of Staff to support the Head of Global Real Estate. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the business by managing key initiatives, preparing materials for senior-level engagements, and driving alignment across the leadership team.  We are looking for someone who is not only highly qualified and effective but also deeply invested in the success of the team and the broader organization. This role requires someone who thinks ahead, prioritizes effectively, and executes with excellence—all while maintaining a positive and solutions-oriented mindset.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, strong communication skills, and a high degree of emotional intelligence to navigate complex situations and operate effectively in a dynamic environment.

This role requires a proactive thinker who anticipates needs, prioritizes competing demands, and executes with precision. This role includes frequent interaction with senior-level leadership across the Real Estate business and broader firm and requires close collaboration with many teams across the organization to ensure seamless coordination across all activities.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving impact, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Engagement Strategy
  • Collaborate with client teams to develop a strategic external engagement plan, ensuring time is thoughtfully allocated to align with business priorities and key points in the fundraising calendar
  • Work with EA to plan travel schedule with a focus on optimizing time in both internal and client meetings
  • Track and analyze engagements and make recommendations to enhance effectiveness around time allocation
• Internal Engagement Strategy
  • Plan and execute internal engagement strategy by meeting with teams in both large scale (training programs, orientations, etc.) and small group (roundtables, lunches, 1:1 meetings) settings
• Meeting and Presentation Preparation:
  • Organize and lead preparation for key presentations, including external conferences, board meetings, client meetings, and internal speaking engagements
  • Draft presentations, talking points, and communications, and coordinate with internal teams (e.g., Institutional Client Solutions, Shareholder Relations, marketing) and external organizations
  • Oversee and manage key leadership meetings, including by collecting agenda items, coordinating with presenters, and ensuring materials are prepared in advance
  • Manage and track key deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders stay accountable
• Communications
  • Partner with internal media and communications teams to manage logistics and calendar of external communications with key clients and operating partners
  • Develop internal communications, such as recognition emails, organizational announcements, and updates following trips or key milestones
  • Coordinate and execute comprehensive communication plans for organizational announcements or initiatives
  • Oversee and manage social media strategy including drafting posts and tracking engagement across platforms
  • Ensure timely and accurate flow of information across the Real Estate Group
• Cultural Initiatives

• Support the implementation of workplace initiatives, such as leadership speaker series, recognition programs, and team-building events (e.g., outings, dinners)
• Collabora